Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling Published by Arthur A. Levine Books ISBN: 1338109065
on November 18, 2016
Genres: Fantasy, YA
Pages: 293
Format: Hardcover
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J.K. Rowling's screenwriting debut is captured in this exciting hardcover edition of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them screenplay.
When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone…
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Featuring a cast of remarkable characters, this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best.
Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any reader's bookshelf.
The Chef’s Review
I absolutely love this book!!! Aaaah, the magic, the creatures, the characters, everything is so enchanting! I’ll be honest, I am a bit troubled by how Fantastic Beasts defies the Harry Potter world, but I cannot help to fall in love with this story! (Sorry for the overuse of exclamation marks, but I feel like I need them to make my point) There are so many details inside Fantastic Beasts that I wish it were a huge book instead of a screenplay, I feel like I am missing out on so many things. However, I will keep loving it and since I am a Potterhead by heart, I will “Always” keep reading and supporting 9 3/4 %! (Sorry… sorry, couldn’t stop myself *wink, wink, nudge, nudge*)
For starters, there is Newt Scamander, an incredibly smart, extraordinary, marvelous and adventurous young man that studies magical creatures who carries a suitcase full of said creatures. Mayhem breaks loose when he “misplaces” some of his creatures and that’s when the story starts with his desperate attempt to get them back. Along the way he meets charming Jacob, the incredible Tina and sweet Queenie! Gosh, such great characters, not to mention the creatures who they basically turn into characters themselves!
I saw the movie first and I really liked it, but now that I have read the screenplay, I feel like I can appreciate the story more! It is simply magical and although I have also watched The Crimes of Grindelwald, I cannot wait to get my hands on that screenplay as well! So to all the Harry Potter lovers out there, you might want to check this out!
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Happy reading!- The Chef
